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Trek to the top of San Diego: Hot Springs Mountain
A trip report from a hike to the highest peak in San Diego County.
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Red Top Mountain: Conquering one of Anza Borrego’s great challenges
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SoCal desert explorations: Fish Creek Mountains
Taking advantage of the cool, fall temperatures to explore the Fish Creek Mountains of the California desert.
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The (almost) apex of San Diego: Cuyamaca Peak
A morning jaunt up to the second-highest peak in San Diego County.
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Covid chronicles: The hidden bloom of Canebrake Valley
During a venture into a remote area of San Diego County, I stumbled upon a valley with a flourishing springtime…
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Thanks, Douglas
Welcome back to California, Evan. I am a loyal reader of your blog, and I hope it continues.
Beautiful destination, Thanks for sharing!
Sounds pretty wonderful. It’s nice for your family to have you back in the area too ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Mom
My friend and I discovered this place by accident back in 1980 and we stayed for quite some time…..courtesy of…